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Solo Travel 2.0

Solo Travel 2.0

Travelling by yourself doesn’t mean you have to go it
alone—especially if you have an urge for adventure in destinations that seem
daunting to explore on your own, but too beguiling to ignore.

“In my experience, solo travel is all about experiencing a
destination on your own terms, and that’s especially true of adventure travel,”
says Mel Stewart, Manager, Maritime Travel, Burnside, NS. “You can have
intensely personal and transformative travel experiences hiking Kilimanjaro,
bird-watching in Panama, or game-spotting on safari in Kenya and still be part
of a small group tour. I have enjoyed many solo adventures in this way and have
never let my fears stop me from embracing the challenges and opportunities for
growth to the fullest.”

At Maritime
Travel, we’ve partnered with some of our favorite suppliers to create a bucket
list of options for solo escapes to destination-rich global adventures, cruise
holidays, sunny all-inclusives and more. Click here to
check out our Maritime Travel solo travel page. In the meantime, here are some
of our top picks for pulse-pounding independent adventure.

Charming towns,
incredible architecture and rolling hillsides dotted with vineyards – as you
walk through Tuscany's idyllic scenery you can discover it all. This 8-day
walking adventure includes the services of a Just You tour manager as your
host, all accommodations, most meals, guided walks of 9-10 kilometers in
duration, and much more.

Just You is a singles vacation specialist
for Canadian solo travellers. Just You vacations aren't just for single people,
they're for anyone who wants to travel solo. If
you feel it’s time to do something that’s just for you and you don’t want to
travel with your partner or a friend, a Just you tour will be perfect.

Capture the spirit of magical
Vietnam on this compact tour from the colonial charm of Hanoi to the hustle and
bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll travel by boat, train, plane, private bus,
taxi and even on the back of a motorbike, with a small group of up to 15
friends. This is an
adventure full of beauty and contrast that introduces Vietnam as a country of
incredible food, lively locals, stunning scenery and cosmopolitan cities.

What if you’ve got the urge for adventure, but no one to do
it with? Welcome to Intrepid Travel’s small-group vacations. Getaways include
services of expert local leaders, ready-made friends to explore with and optional
single supplements if you want a room all to yourself

This physically
demanding small-group (12-16 pax) adventure is sure to get your heart pounding
as you hike, bike and raft through Argentina’s stunning landscapes. Start with a wine & cycle tour of gorgeous Mendoza before
then heading for a full-day trek in its scenic mountains. Later in Bariloche,
opt to go whitewater rafting for an exhilarating way to wrap up a thrilling
week away from life.

G Adventures offers
solo travelers the comfort of travelling with a group of like-minded people,
many traveling solo. Enjoy no single supplement fee and plenty of freedom
during trips, as well as a Chief Experience Officer traveling with the group
who offers local insight.